We The Forest’s Post

In North Carolina, 85% of forests are privately owned. And if we don't work with the landowners to help sustain and steward their forest, then we would be losing a rich component of native ecosystems in the region. Learn how you can get involved to support American forests today and watch Aimee Tomcho's recent interview: https://lnkd.in/eCSNWSFp 

🌊 Calling all Australian Coastal Landholders!  We are excited to invite you to participate in a nation-wide survey that could shape the future of coastal wetland restoration in Australia. Many coastal wetlands - such as mangroves and saltmarshes occur on private properties, meaning that landholders can play a critical role in the conservation and restoration of these ecosystems. As part of understanding wetland restoration opportunities in Australia, the BlueCarbonLab is leading research to understand Australian landholders’ readiness to engage in coastal wetland restoration. Insights from this study will be used to inform practice and policy measures (e.g., funding or incentive-schemes) to support landholder engagement in coastal wetland restoration. 🔗 Share your insights in the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gd3Se9Qn 

Rivers, streams and other waterways are essential for the health of Pacific salmon. On this Day Of Action For Rivers, learn about how our Salmon Stewardship’s Habitat Restoration Centre of Expertise (COE) supports Pacific salmon conservation and recovery by developing and implementing strategies to ensure fish habitat restoration activities are innovative, effective and based on science: https://ow.ly/j8gY50QTpZo

Small, but mighty. 💪 These little fish are key players in the marine food web. 🐟🕸️ But there is more to their story... ⏳Their burrowing behaviors play an important role in sediment mixing, which is key to creating and maintaining sandy marine habitats. To understand the potential impacts of sand harvesting, we partnered with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary to develop sustainable practices that safeguard these vital fish. 🛡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/pi1950SyXcp

How will we prepare for a future with less water and more people in the West? How do we protect our local food systems, farmers and farmland, and our rivers and streams, as cities grow? The Palmer Land Conservancy is working on this challenge in Pueblo County, Colorado, and the plan they've developed with the community there is promising. Learn more here in this story from Jacob Lebsack: https://lnkd.in/gyi5cnWW Pictured: The city of Pueblo, looking west.

In the West, 70% of all land is rangeland. Two-thirds of these rangelands are privately owned, encompassing the most productive grass and shrublands west of the Mississippi River. Working rangelands are the glue connecting a patchwork of protected areas that together provide an ecological footprint large enough to sustain nature and people. For more information, check out "Framework for Conservation Action in Sagebrush Biome", an action-based framework that addresses top-level threats facing sagebrush country. https://buff.ly/48RKPjc

The very definition of what a lawn can be is changing, and we believe that caring for it responsibly is essential. It’s possible to have a great outdoor space to enjoy while being mindful and conscientious about natural resources. That’s why Scotts is here to provide helpful information, advice and guidance to care for your lawn no matter where you live and what environmental factors you are experiencing. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYndQ8Xj

2024 marks 10 years since local voters confirmed their ongoing support for Midpen by passing Measure AA, a $300 million bond measure specific to Midpen that enabled work to begin on priority preservation, restoration, public access and agricultural projects in our community-supported Vision Plan. Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing the progress and projects that Measure AA has allowed Midpen to accomplish on your behalf during the last decade. Together, these projects help make our region a healthier, more climate change-resilient place for plants, animals and people. We’re kicking off this effort with a story about the purchase, made possible by Measure AA, of nearly 100 acres of redwood forest. Preserving this property as public open space has big benefits for coastal creeks and future trail connections, and narrows the gap to help physically join Midpen’s La Honda Creek and El Corte de Madera Creek open space preserves. Read on: https://bit.ly/48oYCy5 📷: Allen Ishibashi

When it comes to coexisting with nature, the solutions aren’t always straightforward. What do you do if your native plant landscaping attracts a family of groundhogs? How do you work with your neighbors to remove encroaching invasive species? Where can you go in town to find green spaces? But who you turn to for answers is clear — University of Illinois Extension. Find a natural resource expert in your area for expert recommendations you can trust at go.illinois.edu/NREEstaff.

This is an important example of how we can mitigate impacts of climate change and increase biodiversity.